Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst

Posted 5 days ago by KennedyPearce Consulting

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£60,000 Per year
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Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
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Accounting Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) Bank Reconciliations Budgeting Budget Process Business Partnering Business Planning Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Commercial Finance External Auditing Finance Financial Controls Financial Statements Forecasting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Management Month-End Closing Performance Improvement Stakeholder Management Strategic Decision-Making

Summary: This role is for an Interim Finance Analyst at a growing chemical company in Suffolk, focusing on commercial finance reporting, analysis, and forecasting. The position requires a proactive finance professional to provide insights that support decision-making and performance improvement across all business units. It offers an opportunity to develop commercial acumen in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in finance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as a business partner to all departments, providing financial insight to challenge and improve performance
  • Support the weekly trading meeting by producing KPI reports for all business units
  • Review business unit P&Ls each month end, liaising closely with departments
  • Produce and develop the management reporting pack for month-end, including commentary and supplementary analysis
  • Support the annual budgeting process, including planning, timelines, and presentation packs
  • Provide inputs and analysis for the business plan and asset owner queries
  • Assist with financial evaluation of new business initiatives
  • Work with the Financial Controller to maintain all controls outlined in the financial control framework
  • Support the maintenance of finance policies and procedures
  • Complete accounting reconciliations to support financial statement reviews
  • Assist with the external audit program
  • Collaborate with the Systems Accountant to maintain integrity of financial data
  • Provide support to other members of the finance team as required
  • Handle ad hoc financial requests as they arise

Key Skills:

  • ACCA / CIMA / ACA part- or fully-qualified
  • Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a similar finance role
  • Proven high level experience in Excel
  • Solid understanding of month-end close and reporting processes
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Salary (Rate): £60,000.00 yearly

City: Suffolk

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

This growing chemical company based in Suffolk is seeking a proactive Interim Finance Analyst to join its finance function. The role will focus on commercial finance reporting, analysis, and forecasting across all business units, providing key insights to support decision-making and performance improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified finance professional to develop their commercial acumen in a dynamic, growing business.

Overview

The Interim Finance Analyst will lead on commercial finance reporting, analysis, and forecasting for all commercial business units. You will work across all finance activities, supporting both operational and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

  • Reporting & Analysis
  • Act as a business partner to all departments, providing financial insight to challenge and improve performance
  • Support the weekly trading meeting by producing KPI reports for all business units
  • Review business unit P&Ls each month end, liaising closely with departments
  • Produce and develop the management reporting pack for month-end, including commentary and supplementary analysis
  • Support the annual budgeting process, including planning, timelines, and presentation packs
  • Provide inputs and analysis for the business plan and asset owner queries
  • Assist with financial evaluation of new business initiatives
  • Financial Controls & Governance
  • Work with the Financial Controller to maintain all controls outlined in the financial control framework
  • Support the maintenance of finance policies and procedures
  • Complete accounting reconciliations to support financial statement reviews
  • Assist with the external audit program
  • Collaborate with the Systems Accountant to maintain integrity of financial data
  • Other Responsibilities
  • Provide support to other members of the finance team as required
  • Handle ad hoc financial requests as they arise

About You

ACCA / CIMA / ACA part- or fully-qualified

Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a similar finance role

Proven high level experience in Excel

Solid understanding of month-end close and reporting processes

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

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